Blogs for converting tacit knowledge to explicit knowledge

Whereas most of what we know only resides in the head, it is crucial that we try hard to ducoment it in some way. Explicit knowledge is more manageable than tacit knowledge. It helps the knower even more, actually. Ever pull out the album that has your (or loved ones) childhood pictures? We all need to keep track of what we have learned, what we think, and how we feel along the way. That kind of deep conversation with self may also help others understand real you.

When used with discipline, blogs can be a great tool for knowledge creation (reflective thinking) and knowledge transfer (sharing).

One learns from wiki that, in the group work, everybody is held responsible for the group outcome. Individual preformance directly impacts group performance.

Through blogging, one experiences the difficulty of converting tacit knowledge into explicit knowledge. Difficult, yet crucial. No wonder knowledge management is claimed to be a core competence that drives competitive advantage.